Nelida noticed the gazes of the King and Queen on her. Her heart skipped a bit. Was she too obvious?
Amaya looked at her Aunt Nelida and gave her a truthful answer. "Marx did not want to admit it but I think he spent some of his own money, especially, on the construction of the Secret Garden. But Auntie, the money I spent on the island is mine."
"Sister, so the rumor that you are the richest woman in the world is true? Is it also true that you brought a lot of treasures from that island?" Donello asked. He did not have any ill intentions when he asked the question.
"The rumor is not true. But yes, I brought some treasures. Marx helped me sell some of those to buy Verde Island and the rest, I used to make jewelry. If not for the volcano erupting, then we could have gotten more."
Prince Ibarra looked at Amaya thoughtfully. He wanted to ask how much treasure she brought but his pride prevented him from doing so. It was hers and she can do whatever she wants with it
